Mystical: meaning, definitions and examples
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mystical
[ ˈmɪstɪkəl ]
fantasy
relating to or resembling a mystical experience; having a spiritual meaning or reality that is neither apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intellect.
Synonyms
enigmatic, esoteric, mysterious
Examples of usage
- She had a mystical encounter with a ghost in the old castle.
- The mystical aura of the forest filled her with wonder and awe.
mystery
having a spiritual significance that transcends human understanding; inspiring a sense of wonder or awe.
Synonyms
magical, otherworldly, supernatural
Examples of usage
- The ancient ruins held a mystical charm that captivated all who visited.
- His mystical powers allowed him to foresee the future.
Translations
Translations of the word "mystical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 místico
🇮🇳 रहस्यमय
🇩🇪 mystisch
🇮🇩 mistis
🇺🇦 містичний
🇵🇱 mistyczny
🇯🇵 神秘的な (しんぴてきな)
🇫🇷 mystique
🇪🇸 místico
🇹🇷 mistik
🇰🇷 신비로운
🇸🇦 غامض
🇨🇿 mystický
🇸🇰 mystický
🇨🇳 神秘的 (shénmì de)
🇸🇮 mističen
🇮🇸 dularfullur
🇰🇿 құпиялы
🇬🇪 მისტიური
🇦🇿 mistik
🇲🇽 místico
Word origin
The word 'mystical' originated from the Greek word 'mystikos', meaning 'secret' or 'hidden'. It has been used since ancient times to describe spiritual experiences, beliefs, or practices that involve a sense of the divine or transcendent. Mystical traditions can be found in various religions and philosophical systems, emphasizing the pursuit of direct personal experience of the divine. The concept of the mystical has been a source of fascination and inspiration for poets, artists, and seekers of truth throughout history.
See also: mystically, mysticism.